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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curt Fretham, Lake West Development, stated as Staff has pointed out,the MnDOT contractor has found <br /> another site, which makes it hard to compete since it is free space. Fretham stated he is not sure the <br /> contractor will stay at that site the entire time and that he is hopeful he can still move forward since the <br /> project will be ongoing for three years. <br /> Lemke noted there was a 3-page letter submitted that raises some concerns. <br /> Fretham indicated he did read the entire letter and that his company has done this type of operation in <br /> areas that were more densely populated. Fretham noted the equipment that is used today is very modern <br /> and controls the dust very well. Fretham indicated he is prepared to adhere to standards that will not <br /> cause problems with the neighbors. <br /> Thiesse asked if he has confirmed whether this would still be a viable operation if materials from outside <br /> the area are not allowed to be brought in. Thiesse noted his understanding is that Phase I will be mostly <br /> concrete recycling and Phases II and III will be more bituminous. <br /> Fretham stated the previous discussion was about needing a site to recycle material and that he would <br /> have more flexibility if materials from other projects can be recycled in conjunction with this project. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br /> Allan Engleman, 315 North Old Crystal Bay Road, stated he is not in favor of Lake West's proposal. <br /> Engelman noted Mike Gaffron made a comment earlier tonight that there is an alternate site with Eureka <br /> on state property and that he wants to know what is going on there. Engleman commented everyone here, <br /> including the City Attorney, says Orono cannot do anything. Engleman stated the City Attorney is not <br /> doing his job and that he wants to know what is happening with Eureka. Engleman asked whether they <br /> will be able to come in there prior to obtaining a permit. <br /> Gaffron stated the City Attorney has advised that the city cannot issue a permit since it is state land and <br /> that Orono does not have permitting authority over state land. Gaffron indicated the City can enforce <br /> certain performance standards on the operation such as times of operation, but that it is difficult to <br /> regulate the operatio since it will occur on state land. <br /> Engleman stated in his view there are things that can be done but they cannot be done immediately. <br /> Gaffron stated he understands Mr. Engleman had a conversation with the City Administrator today who <br /> has told him basically the same thing. <br /> Engleman asked how the state can move in if it is zoned 2-acre residential. <br /> Gaffron stated the state trumps city zoning. <br /> Engleman stated in regards to the letter from the Dumases,they will have a bigger problem now than with <br /> Lake West since the equipment will be closer to them. <br /> Thiesse stated unfortunately the City's hands are tied. <br /> Page 11 of 48 <br />